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Firecracker Meatballs
Carb Smart
Spicy
Firecracker Meatballs

with Roasted Green Beans & Cauliflower Rice

10 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Asian

This recipe is here to blow away everything you *think* you know about meatballs. All dramatics aside, these meatballs are truly game-changing thanks to a certain special sauce. What exactly is “firecracker,” you ask? Well, mystery asker, it’s a creamy, spicy, sweet, and savory (yes, all those things!) sauce that’s so good, it’ll make your taste buds explode! Once the meatballs are baked, they’re tossed in the magical condiment, then plated atop rice along with crispy roasted green beans (AKA more things to dip in the sauce). Don’t be surprised when you find yourself swiping up every last drop.

Allergens

Fish
Eggs
Wheat
Milk
Soy

Utensils

Baking Sheet
Small pot
Large Bowl

Tags

Carb Smart
Spicy
Fair Climate Score
Ingredients
Scallions

Scallions

2 unit

Ginger

Ginger

1 thumb

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

2 tablespoon

Sour Cream

Sour Cream

1.5 tablespoon

Honey

Honey

2 teaspoon

Ponzu Sauce

Ponzu Sauce

6 milliliters

Sriracha

Sriracha

1 teaspoon

Jasmine Rice

Jasmine Rice

0.5 cup

Ground Beef

Ground Beef

10 ounce

Panko Breadcrumbs

Panko Breadcrumbs

0.25 cup

Green Beans

Green Beans

6 ounce

Salt

Salt

Pepper

Pepper

Cooking Oil

Cooking Oil

1 teaspoon

Riced Cauliflower

12 ounce

Preparation
1
Prep

• Adjust rack to top position (middle and top positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Peel and mince ginger.

2
Make Firecracker Sauce

• In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, ponzu, and Sriracha to taste. Set aside.

3
Cook Rice

• In a small pot, combine rice, 3⁄4 cup water (1 1⁄2 cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve. **Heat a drizzle of oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice (no need to drain), a big pinch of salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and any excess liquid has absorbed, 6-8 minutes. (Save jasmine rice for another use.)**

4
Form Meatballs

• While rice cooks, in a second large bowl, combine beef*, panko, scallion whites, ginger, salt (we used 3⁄4 tsp; 1 1⁄2 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. • Form into 10-12 1 1⁄2-inch meatballs (20- 24 for 4).

5
Roast

• Place meatballs on one side of a lightly oiled baking sheet. • Trim green beans if necessary. Toss on empty side with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. (For 4 servings, divide between 2 sheets; roast meatballs on middle rack and green beans on top rack.) • Roast on top rack until meatballs are cooked through and green beans are browned and tender, 14-16 minutes.

6
Finish & Serve

• Fluff rice with a fork; season with salt and pepper. • Carefully add meatballs to bowl with sauce; toss to coat. • Divide rice between bowls or plates. Top with meatballs and drizzle with any remaining sauce. Serve green beans on the side. Garnish with scallion greens.

Nutrition per serving

660

kcal

Calories

43

g

Fat

13

g

Saturated Fat

35

g

Carbohydrate

16

g

Sugar

7

g

Dietary Fiber

31

g

Protein

115

mg

Cholesterol

970

mg

Sodium

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